For agents and homeowners
Pre-shoot checklist
Get the home ready room by room. Each room lights up as you finish it, and by the last one the house is ready for its close-up.
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General
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- ✓Turn lights off and replace any burnt-out bulbs
- ✓Close all windows, and open blinds and window treatments to let light in
- ✓Create open space by removing unnecessary furniture
- ✓Clear countertops and shelves
- ✓Turn off all TVs and screens
- ✓Remove personal photographs
- ✓Remove small rugs
- ✓Put shoes and jackets away in closets
- ✓Move cars out of the driveway
- ✓Close garage doors
- ✓Put trash and recycling bins out of sight
- ✓Put away garden tools
- ✓Mow and edge the lawn, front and back
- ✓Put away small appliances
- ✓Remove refrigerator magnets and photos
- ✓Put dishes away
- ✓Hide soaps and cleaning supplies
- ✓Move trash bins out of sight
- ✓Clear and wipe down countertops
- ✓Put away magazines and personal papers
- ✓Clear shelves and tables
- ✓Vacuum and sweep the floors
- ✓Open curtains and window shades
- ✓Turn off ceiling fans and the TV
- ✓Clean the countertops
- ✓Put away brushes and shavers
- ✓Clean mirrors and the toilet
- ✓Leave the toilet seat down
- ✓Remove floor mats
- ✓Clear the tub and shower of bottles, loofahs and other items